Bible Commentary

And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed. 35 39. Solitary Prayer. Tour in Galilee 35. in the morning , a great while before day ] Another graphic touch of the Evangelist. He brings the scene before our eyes. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 1:35”

And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him. Verse 34. Because they knew him] To be the Christ, is added here by several ancient and respectable MSS. and versions; but it appears to be only a gloss. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 1:34”

And all the city was gathered together at the door. 33. at the door ] i. e. the door of St Peter’s house, “the door so well known to him who supplied St Mark with materials for his Gospel.” St Matthew connects the cures now wrought with the prophecy of Isa 53:4, Himself took our … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 1:33”

And at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto him all that were diseased, and them that were possessed with devils. 32. when the sun did set ] All three Evangelists carefully record, that it was not till the sun was setting or had actually set, that these sick were brought to Jesus. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 1:32”

And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them. 31. he came ] Observe all the graphic touches in this verse; the Lord (i) went to the sufferer, (ii) took her by the hand, (iii) lifted her up, and (iv) … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 1:31”

But Simon’s wife’s mother lay sick of a fever, and anon they tell him of her. 30. Simon’s wife’s mother ] For St Paul’s allusion to him as a married man see 1Co 9:5. sick of a fever ] a “great” or “violent fever” according to the physician St Luke. Intermittent fever and dysentery, the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 1:30”

And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. 29 34. The Cure of Peter’s Wife’s Mother and Others 29. they ] i. e. the Lord and the four disciples, whom He had already called. It was a Sabbath day, and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 1:29”

And immediately his fame spread abroad throughout all the region round about Galilee. Verse 28. And immediately his fame spread abroad] The miracle which he had performed was – 1. great; 2. evidenced much benevolence in the worker of it; and 3. was very public, being wrought in the synagogue. The many who saw it … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 1:28”

And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine [is] this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him. Verse 27. What thing is this?] Words of surprise and astonishment. And what new doctrine] I have added the particle … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 1:27”

And when the unclean spirit had torn him, and cried with a loud voice, he came out of him. 26. had torn him ] i. e. thrown him into strong convulsions, and according to St Luke’s account, into the midst (Luk 4:35), comp. Mar 9:26. The first miracle recorded by St Matt. is the healing … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 1:26”